Barriers and facilitators to implementation of mental capacity legislation in care home for older adults in the UK. A mixed-methods systematic review
Key points
- There are complex and multi-faceted barriers preventing the implementation of mental capacity legislation in care homes.
- Barriers include poor access to training, low staff confidence and poorly implemented organisational processes.
- Future research should further explore the implementation of legislation and develop best practice recommendations.
Conclusions
"This review presents complex and multi-faceted barriers preventing the implementation of mental capacity legislation in care homes for older adults. Whilst care home staff have now started to appreciate the importance of such legislation, insufficient time, resources and an inability to track staff knowledge prevents effective implementation of the law. Future research should explore how staff are trained about legislation and identify best practices."